Description
The Sentek Drill and Drop Soil probes can measure soil moisture, temperature, and (optionally) salinity along the length of the probe at every 4" (10 cm).
Applications
The Sentek Drill and Drop Soil probe, used in combination with Observant Global, paints a complete picture of what’s happening in the soil profile by combining soil moisture, salinity and temperature readings. Undisturbed installation allows for measurement of truly representative soil profile, not slurry mix. It is ideal for seasonal use, such as monitoring vegetable crops, due to the fast and easy install and extraction techniques. Applications include
- Vegetable crops
- Fruit & Nut tree crops
- Berries
- Vines
- Research
- Landscapes
Supported Models
The following models are supported:
- Sentek TriSCAN Drill & Drop 12’’ (30cm)
- Sentek TriSCAN Drill & Drop 24’’ (60cm)
- Sentek TriSCAN Drill & Drop 35’’ (90cm)
- Sentek TriSCAN Drill & Drop 47’’ (120cm)
- Sentek TriSCAN Drill & Drop 59’’ (1.5m)
Connection to Field Unit Ports
The sensor's bare wires can be connected to the RS232/SDI port directly:
| Port Terminal | Sensor Wire Colour |
| Power | Red |
| Tx | Not connected |
| Rx | White |
| Ground | Green |
Installation
A detailed installation manual can be downloaded from section below.
Configuration
Adding in Global
The Sentek Drill and Drop Soil probe device should be added to a C3 unit via Manage Equipment with the default configuration:
Manuals, Links and Downloads
Manufacturer's Product Page
Manufacturer's Installation Guide
Manufacturer's Specification Sheet
Sentek Drill and Drop Soil Probe Product Brochure
Manufacturer's Installation Manual can be downloaded here.